Merlin Community Park Walk of Honor is now accepting orders and seeking donors. This is a great way to honor a Veteran or first responder by memorializing them on a bench or brick paver. Order forms must be mailed by October 15th and received by October 25th. They can be dropped off at 100 Acorn Dr, Merlin. For more information and for order form please visit www.merlinpark.org
Friday, October 24th
Redwood Grange Halloween Family Fun Night
Redwood Grange, 1830 Redwood Ave, is hosting a Halloween Family Fun Night on Thursday, October 24th at 5pm. This night will include showing of Hocus Pocus at 6pm, a costume contest and snacks and drink for sale. Bring your blanket, pillow, camp chair or bean bag to get comfortable. Cost is $2.50 per person or $5 per family at the door, cash only. For more information call 541-787-1124
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 25th, 26th & 27th
Old Time Radio Players Halloween Vintage Radio Skits
Old Time Radio Players is hosting a night of Halloween vintage radio skits on Friday, October 25th at 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday, October 26th and 27th at 2pm. These shows are going to be hosted at the Josephine County Fairgrounds Toyota Building. Tickets with reservations are $14 each or $13 each for groups of eight or more. Tickets bought at the door are $15 each. For reservations or more information please call 541-659-7723
Saturday, October 26th
New Hope Christian School Harvest Festival Fundraiser
New Hope Christian School, 5961 New Hope Rd, is hosting a Harvest Festival Fundraiser on October 26th from 10am to 2pm. This family friendly event is open to the community and will include games, face-painting, vendors, bounce houses, food and more.
Saturday, October 26th
Friends of the Animals Southern Oregon's Fido & Fluffy’s Fall Fundraiser
Friends of the Animals Southern Oregon announced their Fido & Fluffy’s Fall Fundraiser on October 26th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 North Main Street, Phoenix. This evening will include a gourmet dinner, music by saucy and live & silent auctions. Tickets are $100 each. For more event details & tickets please visit www.fotas.org/fidofluffy
Saturday, October 26th
Grants Pass High School Leader Annual Father Daughter Dance
Grants Pass High School Leader is hosting their Annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, October 26th from 6pm to 8pm. Their Fairytale themed dance will include snacks, dancing, crafts and a photobooth. All K-5th grade girls are invited with their adult escort. Tickets are $15 each and all proceeds go to GPHS 2024 Sparrow. Tickets are limited. For more information email amathews@grantspass.k12.or.us
Sunday, October 27th
Parkway Christian Center Trunk or Treat
Parkway Christian Center, 229 NE Beacon Dr, is hosting a Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 27th from 4pm to 6pm. This event is free and open to the public and will include candy, games and an inflatable park. There will also be food and drinks available for purchase.
Announcements
Southern Oregon Amateur Radio Club
Southern Oregon Amateur Radio Club meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Dr. Starts at 6:00pm and is open to the public.
Worship Wednesday Revival
Worship Wednesday Revival is every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6pm to 8pm. It is hosted at Lifelink, 2600 New Hope Rd. All are welcome for Worship, Food, Friends and Fellowship.
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer's Association is hosting a Caregiver Support Group the last Friday of every month starting 6/24, from 2pm-3:30pm at 1150 NE 9th St. For more information call Kim at 800-272-3900 or thekasiah@gmail.com
Second Friday Poetry Reading
Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 SW G Street is hosts their Second Friday Poetry Sharing every second Friday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. These events are free to the public and all are welcome to come read or just listen to poetry. Donations are welcome. For more information or to find out current months theme please call 541-479-3290.
Fruitdale Grange Monthly Bunco Group
Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, is hosting a monthly Bunco group on the 4th Friday of each month at 5:30pm. Please bring a snack to share. Cost is $10 Per Person and all must be 18 years old to attend. For more info text 541-660-4435.
Grants Pass High School Band
Grants Pass High School Band are back to collecting cans and bottles every Sunday at Grants Pass High School entrance off Dean St from 12pm to 2pm. The proceeds from bottles and cans collected help pay for Band trips and expenses.
Food Bank Volunteers Needed
The Josephine County Food Bank, pantries and soup kitchens help the homeless and needy in our area. Local super markets and other food outlets are giving usable food stuffs to the food bank. All that is needed is volunteer drivers and riders to pick up the food from the markets and deliver to the food bank. Find out more by calling 479-5556.
Every Child Oregon
Last year, in the state of Oregon alone, over 11,200 children spent time in foster care and over 66% of those children spent time in more than one foster home. Many were split from their siblings. DHS works to place children in foster homes, but there are simply not enough people stepping up to help these families in crisis. Many children will be left without the care, comfort and safety of a loving home if we do not find more caring people to open their hearts and their homes. We can do more for Oregon's children! Learn how you can help at everychildoregon.org
Safe Families for Children
"Safe Families for Children" is a national movement of compassion that gives hope to families in crisis. A network of volunteers in Josephine County provides safe, loving homes for parents to voluntarily have their children cared for while the parent restores stability in their own life. Homelessness, unemployment, hospitalization, drug or alcohol rehab, domestic violence, if you are in crisis or know a family in crisis, please call 541-244-8449.
Emergency Preparedness
Are you prepared for an emergency? Have you made an emergency supply list? Have you signed up with the Disaster Registry? Do you have your Emergency Go-Kit Passport? We have everything you need to do just that. KAJO and KLDR would like to encourage you to be ready; disaster can strike at any time. We have a Handbook for Homeowners titled "Before Wildfire Strikes." We also have information on "Living on Shaky Ground; How to Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis." We are open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to noon, at 888 Rogue River Highway in south Grants Pass.
